Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun: Back in October Patrik Laine’s agent said that it would be in the best interest of everyone if Laine was playing elsewhere. Laine said yesterday that he’s not in charge of what “other people” are saying.
“I’m here, aren’t I?” the 22-year-old began. “That’s the only thing I’m worried about right now. I’m not in charge of what other people are saying. I don’t worry about that stuff. Even Wayne Gretzky got traded. People get traded all the time.
“I don’t pay attention to that stuff.